Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance shares jumped following the government’s GST rate reduction on consumer durables like air conditioners and televisions. The GST cut, from 28% to 18%, is anticipated to stimulate retail demand, especially during the festive season. Bajaj Finance is expected to benefit from increased loan disbursals due to more affordable EMIs.
Mark Mobius, pioneer of emerging markets investing, dies at 89
Mark Mobius, a pioneer of emerging markets investing, has died at 89. Known for decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, he championed opportunities across developing economies,